US leads record global surge in gas-fired power driven by AI demands, with big costs for the climate

www.theguardian.com

US leads record global surge in gas-fired power driven by AI demands, with big costs for the climate

www.theguardian.com

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Projects in development expected to grow global capacity by nearly 50% amid growing concern over impact on planet

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